> Western Mediterranean
7 Night Kosher Cruise June 26 - July 3, 2011
Western Mediterranean on the Norwegian Cruise Lines: Epic
Barcelona, Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Rome (Civitavecchia), Naples Palma, Majorca

Cruise the Mediterranean and you will experience Europe the way it is meant to be experienced. Join us on a Kosher cruise from timeless Spain, to underexplored Tunisia, to amazing Sicily and Italy. A classic cruise in every sense of the word.


 SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE: RABBI DOVID GOTTLIEB


Day Port Arrive Depart
Sun Barcelona   18:00
Mon At Sea    
Tue Florence/Pisa (Livorno) 07:00 19:00
Wed Rome (Civitavecchia) 07:00 19:00
Thu Naples 07:00 19:00
Fri At Sea    
Sat Palma, Majorca 06:00 18:00
Sun Barcelona 06:00  


  Grade Cabin Prices
Inside Stateroom
  IF Inside Stateroom $2,540
  IE Inside Stateroom $2,550
  ID Inside Stateroom $2,560
  IC Inside Stateroom $2,590
  IB Inside Stateroom $2,600
  IA Inside Stateroom $2,620
  I1 Inside Stateroom $2,690
Balcony Stateroom
  BF Balcony Stateroom $2,950
  BE Balcony Stateroom $2,970
  BD Balcony Stateroom $2,980
  BC Balcony Stateroom $2,990
  BB Balcony Stateroom $3,000
  BA Balcony Stateroom $3,010
  B6 Balcony Stateroom $3,030
  B5 Balcony Stateroom $3,040
  B4 Family Balcony $3,080
  B3 Family Balcony $3,090
  B2 Family Balcony $3,100
  B1 Balcony Stateroom $3,120
  B9 Spa Balcony $3,220
Mini-Suite
  MD Mini-Suite $3,270
  MC Mini-Suite $3,280
  MB Mini-Suite $3,290
  MA Mini-Suite $3,300
  M4 Mini-Suite $3,330
  M3 Mini-Suite $3,340
  M2 Mini-Suite $3,350
  M9 Spa Mini-Suite $3,720
Suite
  S9 Spa Suite - queen-size circular bed, hot tub, spa décor & entry to the Mandara Spa with complimentary access to the thermal suites. Also includes exclusive access to the Courtyard area, Concierge Lounge & private restaurant and bar and butler & concierge service. (322 sq. ft. including balcony) $4,900
  S6 Penthouse - Room for up to two, separate bedroom with queen-size circular bed and a living area. Includes exclusive access to the Courtyard area, Concierge Lounge and private restaurant and bar. Includes butler and concierge service. (322 sq. ft. including balcony) $5,000
  S5 Courtyard Penthouse with Balcony $5,750
  S4 Courtyard Villa - Living room, dining area, separate bedroom with queen-size bed, private balcony & 2 bathrooms (maximum capacity of 6). Includes exclusive access to the Courtyard area, Concierge Lounge, private restaurant & bar and butler & concierge service. (506 sq. ft. including balcony) $5,990

* Rates are subject to change

Rates include:
All rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Single rate is 170% in all categories.
3rd/4th person rate (all Categories) is $1750 (adult or child).
Costs Not included:
Gratuities not included – unless indicated.
These rates do not include port charges and taxes of $268.52
Flights
Transfers
Optional personal expenses
Travel insurance strongly recommended - to purchase click here
Shore excursions

CANCELLATION FEES

All bookings are fully refundable less $100 administrative fee until 90 days before sailing when payment in full is due.

for group bookings of 5 or more cabins, $500 deposit p/p is non refundable, therefore we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance

PAYMENT TERMS

$1000 deposit per person is due at time of booking.
Payment in full is due 90 days before sailing.

Name changes and departure date changes are considered reservation cancellations and are subject to cancellation fees. We strongly recommend the purchase of cancellation insurance to avoid the cost of cancellation fees. All bank charges including bank of remitter & intermediary bank should be paid by remitter.

Eddie's Travel & Maritime Glatt Kosher MGK

You will enjoy the finest & most delicious Gourmet Glatt kosher cuisine of uncompromising quality and strict kashrut standards. Our own staffs meticulously design each menu and prepare every meal on board from fresh ingredients - you will taste the difference and delight in the choice!

All meat is Glatt kosher and milk products are Chalav Yisrael. Our on-board Kosher kitchen is under the full time supervision of a team of mashgichim, headed by our cruise Rav HaMachshir.

All our cruises are Glatt Kosher, Chalav Yisrael and Pat Yisrael.
Your additional Jewish needs have also all been catered for, including stimulating Jewish entertainment and lectures, daily Minyanim, Shiurim, Shabbat arrangements and on-board rabbi to assist where needed.

Maritime Glatt Kosher The MGK is a conglomerate of various Rabbanim who all are either currently or have previously held the highest administrative positions in mainstream Kashrut organizations. Each Rav Hamachshir is responsible for hiring and training his own group of mashgichim who will support him in the supervision of that particular cruise. Our Head Mashgichim have all had cruise supervision experience, a critical element in insuring that the highest level of Kashrut be maintained.

Rabbi Leibel Miller - Rav Hamachshir

Rabbi Leibel Miller

With over 15 years of Cruise Ship and Resort Kosher Supervision Rabbi Miller is one of the most experienced Rav Hamachshir in the Kosher Cruise industry. He has supervised kosher resort programs worldwide, in some of the most exotic and exclusive locations imaginable. Rabbi Miller has consistently provided the highest standard of uncompromising kosher service in venues as diverse as The Caribbean, Mexico, Canada, China, Hawaii, Europe, and throughout The United States. His resume includes both numerous National Kashrus organizations, corporate, and private clientele of the most strict and demanding standards. Please feel free to contact Rabbi Miller directly for more information. rabbileibel@yahoo.com USA (954) 456-4696   

Rabbi Aharon Chein

Aharon Chein

Rabbi Aharon Chein has been associated with the Georgian Jewish Community since 1992. He was born in Georgia and grew up in Israel where he studied consecutively at the following institutions: Rabbi Yosef Caro elementary school, Yeshivat Hanegev, Yeshiva Ketanah, and Gedola. He completed his Rabbinical studies in the Kollel of Sderot in 1982.
In 1998 he received an invitation from Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze to join him in Georgia to celebrate the 26th century of Jewish existence in the country. It was in that year that Rabbi Chein decided to form a new organization, Federation of Georgian Jews, dedicated to uniting all Georgian Jews. Rabbi Chein spent many years working as a Shochet, and is considered an expert in Kosher Meat production. Rabbi Chein is also an expert mohel since 1980 as well as a sofer. In 1999, Rabbi Chein founded Strictly Kosher Organization and leads it presently. The highest standards of Kashrut are always observed.

Rabbi Manish Spitz

Rabbi Manish Spitz has worked for over 25 years in the kashrut field. He works for various national kashrut organizations and local Va'ads in Florida. He previously worked for Florida's state kashruth enforcement.
He was the Rav and Rav Hamachshir for many years for the Crown Hotel and San Soucci Hotel of Miami Beach. He also gave the Daf Yomi shiur.
Rabbi Spitz has trained many mashgichim and given lectures on kashrut, including a seminar in Yerusalaim on how to kasher the house for Passover. Rabbi Spitz has been the Rav Hamachshir on many cruises.

5 Reasons t o Cruise Kosher with EDDIE'S TRAVEL

1. EXPERIENCE COUNTS

Having initiated the kosher cruising concept over 20 years ago Eddie's Travel has refined the Luxury kosher cruising experience to unprecedented standards. Our cruises are all accompanied by our own chefs and pastry experts onboard taken from the finest five star hotels in Israel and supervised by a team of top mashgichim. Our guests dine on china and silverware & their onboard experience is enhanced by our specially designed program that we offer in addition to the regular ships activities.

We have been operating kosher cruises for longer than any other company in existence and have it down to a fine art. As our many seasoned cruise passengers have repeated over: "you know the difference when traveling with Eddie's Travel".

2. A QUALITY PRODUCT

Eddie's Travel provides an extremely high quality product in every respect. After decades of experience, we know what kosher travelers are looking for and provide for them down to the last detail .

We personally host our cruises, offer pre and post tours and include our own  specially design shore excursions at ports of call tailored to our passengers interests - visiting places of Jewish interest & heritage. On board we offer a full program including lectures and activities as well a very special Shabbat experience .

3. GOURMET CUISINE

Our menus are designed; and gourmet cuisine is freshly prepared onboard, by our own 5 star chefs directed by the executive Chef of the 5 star Dan Accadia hotel, Herzliya-Israel, all under full and strict kashrut supervision. We do not serve any pre-made caterer's food .

4. BOUTIQUE OPERATION - PERSONAL SERVICE

We are a family company with a boutique operation where personal service & individual attention is paramount and surpassing your expectations to provide the ultimate experience our goal.

5. GROUP SIZE

On our kosher cruises, we guarantee that you will never be just one more in a huge impersonal group of hundreds. Our groups are kept to a size that is always large enough for a great group experience with wonderful Ruach, but never too large for each individual to receive our personal attention and individual pampering.